Hubert Hurkacz: Rozstanie z trenerem Massu po kryzysie i kontuzjach

Hurkacz and Massu Part Ways After Promising, Yet Challenging, Partnership

Hubert Hurkacz and coach Nicolas Massú have officially ended their collaboration, Hurkacz announced via social media on Tuesday. The split comes after a period marked by both significant progress, including a run to the final of the ATP Geneva Open and a debilitating knee injury that sidelined the Polish player for an extended period.

The partnership, which began in November 2024, saw Hurkacz reach a major final, falling to Novak Djokovic in Geneva in May 2025. Djokovic’s victory over Hurkacz in that match also marked the Serbian’s 100th tour-level title, a milestone that held a particular resonance as it came against the coach of the player he defeated to win his first ATP title – Nicolas Massú – in 2006.

Yet, a knee injury sustained during a second-round match at Wimbledon on July 4, 2024, significantly disrupted Hurkacz’s momentum. The injury continued to hamper his performance upon his return to the court. A resurgence appeared to be taking shape at the beginning of 2026, culminating in a historic victory for Poland at the United Cup – the nation’s first major success in the team competition.

Despite the United Cup triumph, Hurkacz subsequently experienced a downturn in form, leading to early exits from several tournaments and the decision to end the partnership with Massú. “I am very grateful to Nico for his commitment, hard work and time that he dedicated to me during the most difficult period of my career,” Hurkacz stated in his social media post. “We jointly decided to end our cooperation and continue our further path independently of each other.”

The timing of Hurkacz’s announcement coincides with a similar change in the women’s game, as Iga Świątek also announced her separation from her coach, Wim Fissette, on Monday. Both players made their announcements via Instagram.

Massú, a former world No. 9 and Olympic gold medalist, brought a wealth of experience to the collaboration. He previously coached Dominic Thiem, guiding the Austrian to the 2020 US Open title, before parting ways with Thiem in 2023.